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How do we get the word out?

How do we get the word out?


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The Geek Collective has a very unique following on substack that consists of 200 plus subscribers with a 90% read rate. Our professionally written press releases will be sent through our substack page.


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Update: From Pocus Hocus

Aug 16 2022

First Shipment has Arrived! Let’s Get to Shippin’!

Magicians, Apprentices, and Demons:

Just wanted y’all to know that the first shipment has arrived! The trade paperbacks will be here tomorrow and we are expecting the metals and holofoils early next week! So that means the shipping process begins…NOW!

Thank you all for everything and we will talk again very soon,

Allen & Will—

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We’re On Substack!! So what! Everyone is on Substack what makes you so different?

Probably not much…lol but The Geek Collective has been running Marketing & Public Relations for a few crowdfunding talents, we found it can be a bit stressful to traverse the marketing terrain…there is a lot of great resources but still very few …not to mention very lucky if they are available so we want to be part of the solution. We want to feature your crowdfunding campaign in our newsletter! This goes out to fellow Comicbook GEEKS like us!! We’re want to hear about your campaign but best of all we want the community to hear about you! Think of us as a NEW press resource to add to your Media Partners list. We believe in community & collaboration over competition! We are stronger together!

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All you have to do is fill out the form below. Someone will then reach out. Remember to sign up to the substack newsletter at the very bottom of this page! Looking forward to seeing your projects!

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A message from Allen & Will Co-Writers of Pocus Hocus.

Last night, Pocus Hocus reached yet another milestone. In just the final minutes of the campaign, while we were counting down live with our friend and PR Manager Joey Galvez, we broke 10k. Shortly thereafter, we were at $10,100. Our minds were blown.

From day one, the success and speed with which this comic series has progressed has absolutely floored us in the best possible way. Sometimes after writing sessions, we would lovingly joke about how awesome it would be to have a campaign that someday did as well as ten grand. We thought it was a pipe dream. Not because we didn’t believe in Pocus, or the fans, but because reaching that status would mean an awful lot of support for two guys from West Virginia with a dream.

Despite our overwhelming gratitude and amazement, there is actually zero confusion as to why this campaign did as well as it has, and it has little to do with us. All you have to do is look at the team we have: Brian Balondo (illustrator), Jasen Smith (Colors), Dave Lentz (Letters/design), Joey Galvez (who is so good at marketing/advertising, it’s enough to give you whiplash).

With such an amazing team inevitably follows a legion of genuine, loyal fans. The fans who donated their hard-earned money, who followed this campaign (and prior campaigns) all the way to the end. In addition to our readers, we have received an amazing outpouring of support from the entire Indie Comics community – including creators, podcasters, illustrators, writers, you name it.

In Beckley, West Virginia, it’s a little cloudy and cold – they’re calling for thunderstorms here later. But as far as we’re concerned, it’s a beautiful day. Thank you. Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. And stay tuned.

As always, we have more tricks up our sleeves. And we have no intention of slowing down.

Allen & Will–

WATCH THE COUNTDOWN RIGHT HERE!

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Pocus Hocus Overview by Jay Burns

Pocus Hocus #4

“Shady deals, magic, and mayhem..not to mention superb art and a story that is hilarious, dark, and draws you in”

-Jay Burns-

For those who haven’t read that bit before, those were my thoughts on the very first campaign for Pocus Hocus. Now, The Abacadabros are back and they are bringing the METAL…and chromium….covers for their FOURTH, (Fully funded on day one), Kickstarter campaign. 

Co-Writers
(Left) Allen Dunford (Right) Will Radford

What is Pocus Hocus all about? Well, it’s about a magician named Pocus Hocus ( yes that’s his actual name) who in an effort to impress his father, sells his soul to a demon for actual magic powers. 


Pocus Hocus” #1 was a fun read. Even with the darker story being told, it’s balanced out with well placed humor. If you’re looking for something new to check out, give this book a shot.

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Things don’t go as planned for Pocus and he soon becomes jaded with his gifts. He sets out to find the demon who possesses his soul and plans to get it back at any cost. What ensues is a dark, twisted, and humorous story that might just take you to hell and back.

Pocus Hocus Is Dark, Witty & Humorous, but this Isn’t daddy’s Magician act!

Joey Galvez- Wednesday Warriors LIVE

Be sure to check out the amazing fourth campaign running on kickstarter right now. There are so many options with metal covers, chromium covers, single issues, shirts, even the trade if you just wanted to grab the whole story. 

Speaking of the trade, did I mention it comes in a Metal or Chromium option as well? I didn’t? Well then, there you go. I’ve never seen a metal trade before and it looks incredible! Look no further than POCUS HOCUS! Follow the kickstarter and view all of the cool tiers that fit your budget. bit.ly/pocushocus4

BY JAY BURNS

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Crowdfunding Connection: TarMucks: Cthulhu Corporate Coffee & Comic

I have something amazing for you all to take a look at. My pals at Oneshi Press are running the most ambitious campaigns yet. TarMucks™ Cthulhu Corporate Coffee & Comic is a Lovecraftian satirical “in-world” 16-page comic. This mini-comic features the origins of the Oneshi-verse coffee chain TarMucks™. Learn why drinking a fancy cup of Cthulhu-chino saves the world by keeping the Old Ones at bay. But wait, there’s more!! (Always wanted to say that.) Oneshi Press doesn’t stop there—they partnered with Onetreeplanted.org to plant one tree for every backer. For the caffeinated advocates who stand against the Old Ones who shall not be named, Oneshi Press is offering a BPA-free, biodegradable, dishwasher-safe, reusable TarMucks™ travel mug! (That really is a mouthful.) Right now you can save the world one cup of Java Java Java at a time by clicking this link Kickstarter.oneshipress.com & choosing a tier that fits your budget today. – Joey Galvez-

The Great Old Ones want you asleep. TarMucks™ keeps you awake

Cthulhu & his kin want you asleep. TarMucks keeps you awake. Save the world with comics, coffee, and a tree planted in your honor!

Facing the day without a strong cup of coffee is a terror beyond all description…and so are the unimaginable eldritch horrors that Cthulhu and the Great Old Ones would visit upon this world if they awoke from their aeons-long slumber. Tarmucks™ Coffee is here to ensure that neither of these nightmare hellscapes comes to pass. 

WHAT’S IN THE COMIC?

TarMucks™ is the largest purveyor of caffeine on the planet. With a location on nearly every street corner worldwide, most of us have never stopped to wonder how this behemoth got so gosh-darned behemoth-y.

In TarMucks: Origins, readers will finally learn the full story behind this iconic brand…and how its ubiquity isn’t just a corporate victory, but a sacred duty that every one of us must help to uphold.

You see, only TarMucks™…and the Cthulhu-besting caffeine it foists upon the throats of the willing…can keep the Great Old Ones at bay!

In TarMucks: Origins, you’ll learn just how it all got started, where it’s at, and how you can do your part to preserve the sanctity…and sanity…of our fair planet from the ravages of ancient beings who have no care for the fates of humankind.

The coffee itself may be dark brown, but this campaign is green as heck! We take saving the world seriously, whether that means protecting Mother Earth from the ravages of alien beings ancient beyond imagining who have no care for human life…or making our business and products as environmentally friendly as possible!

HOW DOES TARMUCKS SAVE THE WORLD?

  •  Direct trade coffee beans from farmers who use organic farming methods: “Direct trade coffee is bought directly from the farmer.…The end result of direct trade is that farmers get a better deal, since a larger amount of each transaction goes directly to them. Direct trade coffee is also known as ‘beyond fair trade coffee,’ since it goes beyond the standards established under fair trade. It’s ethically sourced, higher quality and designed to facilitate stronger, better relationships between buyers and farmers.” (thespecialtycoffeecompany.com)
  •  Environmentally friendly cups: Our dishwasher-safe hot/cold mugs are reusable, BPA-free, and biodegradable! They’ll keep your beverage piping hot or ice-cold for years, keeping the Old Ones asleep and keeping you awake.
  •  Green printing on eco-friendly paper: We use Short Run Printing for all our comics and art prints, utilizing a combination of recycled and sustainably logged and harvested papers, non-toxic inks, and eco-friendly printing technology. For more information on the environmental impact of their printing process, please visit Short Run Printing Environmental Impact page!
  • Comics printed in the United States: Short Run Printing is an American company, which means our printed materials aren’t shipped across the ocean. This helps keep our turnaround time short…and keeps our carbon footprint small.
  •  Green Web Hosting from DreamHost: Dreamhost is making a conscious effort to reduce its impact on the environment with optimized facilities and policies that put respect for natural resources at the core of what they do. That’s just one of several reasons that Oneshi Press proudly uses DreamHost as our web host provider for all our websites.
  •  Oneshi Press HQ Is Green AF: Oneshi Press itself is a green operation—we offset all our carbon emissions, recycle everything we can, buy as much as possible secondhand or in bulk, and live as sustainably as we know how. We’re always looking for ways to make what we do friendlier to our planet.

Here’s some green things we’re doing:

And now, we’re introducing our greenest initiative yet…

 A TREE FOR EVERY BACKER 

As part of our commitment to saving the world, we’ve officially partnered with onetreeplanted.org to have indigenous trees planted were there most needed in reforestation efforts to help combat climate change.

Trees clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, and provide habitat that fuels the world’s biodiversity both and land and at sea. They are an essential tool in the fight against climate change, and a pillar of the world’s many ecosystems. With enough trees planted, we really can save the world!